restoring's 2001 Sport build thread
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From: Near Memphis, TN
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
restoring's 2001 Sport build thread
Here's what I've spec'd out. Please tell me what's missing, what isn't necessary, etc. Should be pulling the trigger on this within a week.
Rusty's 6.5 Lift kit - - Includes:
6" Front Coil Springs
6" Rear Leaf Springs
4 Shocks
3" Drop Pitman Arm
Heavy Duty Trac Bar
Frame Brace
JKS Front Sway Bar Disconnects
Stainless Steel Brake Lines (Front & Rear)
Grade 8 U-Bolts
Shims, Rear, 6 Degree
Heavy Duty Cross Member
Adjustable Long Arms
Adjustable Radius Arms
Frame Reinforcement, Inner & Outer
Hardware Kit
Flex Joint Wrench
Rusty's Steering Box Brace- prevents damage to unibody
Rusty's Bump Stops- Front
Rusty's Bump Stops- Rear
Rusty's Heavy Duty Tie Rod
Rusty's Steering Stabilizer
Rusty's- Advance Adapter SYE plus Tom Woods CV Shaft
Shocks - Rusty's Bar Pin Eliminators (Front)
Shocks - Rusty's Bar Pin Eliminators (Rear)
Hi-Lift Xtreme 60in. Jack (does this need an adapter to jack up the XJ???)
5 Cragar Soft 8's 15x8, 5 on 4.5
5 BFG 33x10.5R15 tires, AT or KM2
Now, if you'll excuse me for a moment, I need a drink. That's a lot of $ to see at one time
Rusty's 6.5 Lift kit - - Includes:
6" Front Coil Springs
6" Rear Leaf Springs
4 Shocks
3" Drop Pitman Arm
Heavy Duty Trac Bar
Frame Brace
JKS Front Sway Bar Disconnects
Stainless Steel Brake Lines (Front & Rear)
Grade 8 U-Bolts
Shims, Rear, 6 Degree
Heavy Duty Cross Member
Adjustable Long Arms
Adjustable Radius Arms
Frame Reinforcement, Inner & Outer
Hardware Kit
Flex Joint Wrench
Rusty's Steering Box Brace- prevents damage to unibody
Rusty's Bump Stops- Front
Rusty's Bump Stops- Rear
Rusty's Heavy Duty Tie Rod
Rusty's Steering Stabilizer
Rusty's- Advance Adapter SYE plus Tom Woods CV Shaft
Shocks - Rusty's Bar Pin Eliminators (Front)
Shocks - Rusty's Bar Pin Eliminators (Rear)
Hi-Lift Xtreme 60in. Jack (does this need an adapter to jack up the XJ???)
5 Cragar Soft 8's 15x8, 5 on 4.5
5 BFG 33x10.5R15 tires, AT or KM2
Now, if you'll excuse me for a moment, I need a drink. That's a lot of $ to see at one time
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From: West Springfield, MA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
thank you personally for going with rusty's i dont see why people dont go with them very often...and any decent sized trans cooler would be fine but if you want something really good check like a performance transmission site or T&J Performance does JeepSpeed so the probably got a good trans cooler
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Year: 2001
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Ordered Five new BFG KM2's sixe 33x10.5 R15 today from 4 Wheel Parts here in town. They come in Wednesday or Thursday.
Got a call from Rusty's, everything shipped today. 398 lbs.!!! The UPS guy is going to need some help!
Also got advice to grab 1 gal. of ATF-4 for the t-case after installing the SYE...
Some brake fluid to bleed them out...
and 2 gals. of 90 weight gear oil since we're going to change that out while we do the lift. Also looking into Lube Lockers from Spyder Off Road, one of the members of our Jeep club, http://www.spyderoffroad.com/store/LubeLockers/ what do you think? I think those are going to be waaay better.
Got a call from Rusty's, everything shipped today. 398 lbs.!!! The UPS guy is going to need some help!
Also got advice to grab 1 gal. of ATF-4 for the t-case after installing the SYE...
Some brake fluid to bleed them out...
and 2 gals. of 90 weight gear oil since we're going to change that out while we do the lift. Also looking into Lube Lockers from Spyder Off Road, one of the members of our Jeep club, http://www.spyderoffroad.com/store/LubeLockers/ what do you think? I think those are going to be waaay better.
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Year: 2001
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The Jeep REEKS of PB Blaster now.
Been spraying it twice a day for a few days now.
My Jeep Club's Fall Run is the weekend right after my birthday, so I'm hoping we can get the lift on and set up right. Been looking forward to this for a long time.
Been spraying it twice a day for a few days now.
My Jeep Club's Fall Run is the weekend right after my birthday, so I'm hoping we can get the lift on and set up right. Been looking forward to this for a long time.
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Pleasant surprise today. Usually UPS hits us after 1600, but today at 1030 the doorbell rang. The UPS guy was interested in the lift, my XJ (says he wants one) and my local group!
Here is what it looked like as he was pulling out of the driveway:
Here it is a few hours later after unboxing and unwrapping everything, and checking it against the list
Notice the Flux Capacitor in the lower left corner of this photo!
Here is what it looked like as he was pulling out of the driveway:
Here it is a few hours later after unboxing and unwrapping everything, and checking it against the list
Notice the Flux Capacitor in the lower left corner of this photo!
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From: NC State University (Hickory, NC is home)
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L I6
VERY VERY NICE!!! I love that. Everything looks so clean, and It's really awesome to see that you are doing it right the first time.... trac bar drop bracket, drop pitman arm, sye, long arms, full new leaf packs, steering box brace, tie rod, etc... I'm excited for you, this is going to be a nice build.
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Year: 2001
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VERY VERY NICE!!! I love that. Everything looks so clean, and It's really awesome to see that you are doing it right the first time.... trac bar drop bracket, drop pitman arm, sye, long arms, full new leaf packs, steering box brace, tie rod, etc... I'm excited for you, this is going to be a nice build.
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missing locker and gearing. unless this is just a beauty queen? if it is to each there own. should be a nicely equiped rig though. this is one of my favorite colors too. then i would deffinaly say with such a nice looking rig i would for sure invest in some protection before wheeling too. this is just my advise. trust me with the protection though.
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Thank you for the compliments everyone!
This is Stage 01 of the build process.
Later we will address armor, aftermarket bumpers, winch, re-gearing, etc.
This is the required first step though, and it cost a lot of coin
The next stages are going to wait a little while to facilitate financial recovery!
5 new BF Goodrich KM2's on 5 new pro-comp wheels - These 5 tires and wheels cost more than my first car!
Picked them up this morning thanks to my neighbor and his big-a$$ van!
All 5 sitting on the carport:
Sitting in front of the F/P tire. It wouldn't even clear the wheel well!
What's going on next to what's coming off! The BFG Long Trail TA's that are on my XJ are already sold!
This is Stage 01 of the build process.
Later we will address armor, aftermarket bumpers, winch, re-gearing, etc.
This is the required first step though, and it cost a lot of coin
The next stages are going to wait a little while to facilitate financial recovery!
5 new BF Goodrich KM2's on 5 new pro-comp wheels - These 5 tires and wheels cost more than my first car!
Picked them up this morning thanks to my neighbor and his big-a$$ van!
All 5 sitting on the carport:
Sitting in front of the F/P tire. It wouldn't even clear the wheel well!
What's going on next to what's coming off! The BFG Long Trail TA's that are on my XJ are already sold!
Last edited by restoring; Sep 30, 2011 at 12:01 PM.
